Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico
Western Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
gardens, Lake Sides, Marshy ground, shade of upland trees, Shaded sites, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Green, Purple, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Ants, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Ear ache, Fever, Heart problems, Menstrual Disorders, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available, Used in making tooth powder
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
ASARUM europaeum
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
European Wild Ginger
In Hindi
Philadelphus
यूरोपीय जंगली अदरक
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Europäische Wild Ginger
In French
Philadelphus
Wild Ginger européenne
In Spanish
Philadelphus
Wild Ginger Europea
In Greek
Philadelphus
Ευρωπαϊκή Wild Ginger
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
Wild Ginger Europeia
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
Kopytnik pospolity
In Latin
Philadelphus
Gingiberi Europae Wild
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Aristolochiaceae
Genus
Philadlephus
Asarum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Philadelpheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Mock Orange and European Wild Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and European Wild Ginger? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and European Wild Ginger. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and European Wild Ginger doesn't have thorns. Also Mock Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Mock Orange has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and European Wild Ginger has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mock Orange and European Wild Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mock Orange and European Wild Ginger
Season and care of Mock Orange and European Wild Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and European Wild Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Wild Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for European Wild Ginger is Loam while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for European Wild Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Mock Orange and European Wild Ginger Physical Information
Mock Orange and European Wild Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas European Wild Ginger height is 6.35 cm and width 27.30 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and European Wild Ginger are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
European Wild Ginger flower color: Green, Purple and Brown
- European Wild Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mock Orange and European Wild Ginger
Care of Mock Orange and European Wild Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and European Wild Ginger pruning is done Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Wild Ginger needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.